18 Apr
2000
18 Apr
'00
10:11 a.m.
I think I heard somewhere that magnetic drums are
somewhat
like core memory, i.e. they retain their contents when shut
off...
Drums are probably more analagous to the modern HDD
given that it is record by moving head on magnetic
media. That or a single grotesquely magnified loop
of magnetic tape.
--all based on academic study
Of course both the MT and HDD are persistent.
Perhaps there are even ex-drum repairmen on the list?